Cheadle Masjid (CMA) has been the focal point of sustained activity for a whole community of Muslims and non-Muslims since its opening in January 2004. The centre currently consists of one building; the Masjid which is utilised for daily worship, children’s educational classes and a whole host of other activities. The site also boasts cricket nets, a netball court and 9-a-side football pitch.
As the Muslim community in Cheadle and surrounding areas has increased in the recent years, it has added to the demand for adequate facilities and services in the area. CMA is currently in the midst of an expansion and improvement program for its current resources and services in collaboration with the local council and the whole community.
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Managing the Masjid
Managing the Masjid is a colossal task but Maash’Allah very rewarding. Although we have a small number of very hard working staff, a huge amount of work is undertaken by a team of over 100 volunteers whom are further supported by many members of the community. It is often talked about as a large family! We try our best to take on board ideas and suggestions from the community and remain as inclusive as possible.
There are a number of subcommittees that support the daily activities of the Masjid and these are managed by the trustees, again who are volunteers but have a responsibility to look after the best interests of the Masjid. If you would like to contact any of the individual trustees, please see their details below:
Atif Rulal
arulal@cheadlemasjid.c2devm.uk
Farooq Rafiq (Chair)
frafiq@cheadlemasjid.c2devm.uk
Fawzi Haffar
fhaffar@cheadlemasjid.c2devm.uk
Mohammed Saeed Akhtar
msaeedakhtar@cheadlemasjid.c2devm.uk
Nasar Malik
Rifat Mirza
rmirza@cheadlemasjid.c2devm.uk
Saima Ahmed
sahmed@cheadlemasjid.c2devm.uk
Tariq Anwar
tanwar@cheadlemasjid.c2devm.uk
Umar Aziz
Usman Choudry
The masjid also has an office if you need to drop in and discuss something with one our office manager.
The office opening hours are below:
| Day | Opening Time | Closing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Closed | Closed |
| Tuesday | 10am | 6pm |
| Wednesday | 10am | 6pm |
| Thursday | 10am | 6pm |
| Friday | 10am | 6pm |
| Saturday | 10am | 6pm |
| Sunday | Closed | Closed |
* Please note Friday’s are a busy day and if you need to make an equity in person, please try to do so on another day.
Managing the Masjid is a colossal task but Maash’Allah very rewarding. Although we have a small number of very hard working staff, a huge amount of work is undertaken by a team of over 100 volunteers whom are further supported by many members of the community. It is often talked about as a large family! We try our best to take on board ideas and suggestions from the community and remain as inclusive as possible.
There are a number of subcommittees that support the daily activities of the Masjid and these are managed by the trustees, again who are volunteers but have a responsibility to look after the best interests of the Masjid. If you would like to contact any of the individual trustees, please see their details below:
Atif Rulal arulal@cheadlemasjid.c2devm.uk
Farooq Rafiq (Chair) frafiq@cheadlemasjid.c2devm.uk
Fawzi Haffar fhaffar@cheadlemasjid.c2devm.uk
Mohammed Saeed Akhtar msaeedakhtar@cheadlemasjid.c2devm.uk
Nasar Malik nmalik@cheadlemasjid.c2devm.uk
Rifat Mirza rmirza@cheadlemasjid.c2devm.uk
Saima Ahmed sahmed@cheadlemasjid.c2devm.uk
Tariq Anwar tanwar@cheadlemasjid.c2devm.uk
Umar Aziz uaziz@cheadlemasjid.c2devm.uk
Usman Choudry uchoudry@cheadlemasjid.c2devm.uk
Imam Abdi Ghaffar
ImamImam Abdi Ghaffar has been leading the prayers at Cheadle Masjid for over 10 years. He is a much loved and respected Imam who is a great friend of the community and delivers timely reminders after the salah with a few jokes thrown in!
Shaykh Abid Khan
Director of EducationShaykh Abid Khan is a graduate of law and a teacher by profession. Having studied the Islamic Sciences with teachers in the UK, Shaykh Abid decided to take his studies further and spent a number of years studying at the prestigious Al-Azhar University in Egypt from which he graduated with a BA in Islamic and Arabic Studies.
In addition to his BA in Islamic and Arabic Studies he also holds a Masters in Islamic Education.
He has grown up with Cheadle Masjid and is fully aware of the challenges that young British Muslims face. He has a great skill in bringing Islam to life and giving very sound Islamically grounded advice hence is highly respected both locally and nationally.
Shaykh Abid also teaches at a number of institutions including the European Institute of Islamic Sciences and Al-Marifah Foundation.
Arshad Sheikh
Office ManagerArshad has been looking after the Masjid’s day to day functions for many years now and is a highly appreciated member of the team.
His great people skills and ability to bring people together is one of his great assets. He is very experienced in facilities management as well as looks after school assemblies and mosque tours and is the go to man!
Nathan Fontaine
Facilities ManagerNathan has been looking after the Masjid’s facilities since we opened our new building in July 2023.
He has great people skills brings people together towards running a smooth operation. He is hands on with many activities day to day as well as managing a number of team members and volunteers to keep our Masjid looking its best.
Contact Us
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